Washington County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$100/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.72%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,300
State avg $150,167
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,320
$110/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,014
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#58
of 120 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Washington County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.72%
0.01 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$1,205
$112 above the state median
State position
#58
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 120 Kentucky counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Kentucky
Washington County taxes: Below national median
Washington County's effective tax rate of 0.716% falls below the national median of 0.84%, placing the county in the lower half of U.S. jurisdictions. The median annual tax of $1,205 represents less than 45% of the national median of $2,690.
Right at Kentucky's average tax rate
Washington County's 0.716% effective rate sits just one basis point below Kentucky's state average of 0.719%, making it a middle-ground county. At $1,205, the median tax slightly exceeds the state median of $1,093.
Competitive rates in the region
Washington County's 0.716% rate slots between Warren County's 0.642% and Union County's 0.787%, offering moderate taxation for the area. It exceeds Wayne County's 0.578% but falls short of Webster County's 0.985%.
Median tax: $1,205 per year
On the median home valued at $168,300, Washington County homeowners pay an estimated $1,205 annually in property taxes. When mortgage escrow is included, the annual cost reaches approximately $1,320.
Property assessments can be challenged
Washington County homeowners—like those statewide—may find their properties assessed higher than fair market value. Filing an appeal is free and can unlock significant savings on future tax bills.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.72%
Effective rate
Kentucky Avg
0.73%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.